Dear Editor, Since when did non-discrimination and freedom of choice become a political issue in Oakland County? On a party-line vote of 10 to nine on June 17, the Board of Commissioners voted down a motion offered by Eileen Kowall of District 6 to take up a resolution stopping medical discrimination in the county. Now […]
Mackenzie Methner – Girls’ Soccer “Mackenzie Menther has accomplished so much in her athletic career at Oxford. “Four years varsity soccer. Four years varsity basketball; Three time OAA first team selection; District Honorable Mention, District 1st Team; Team MVP; Oxford Outstanding Female Athletic Award Recipient; tied school record for most goals in a season (24); […]
Dear Editor, By choosing to favor properties OUTSIDE of, rather than resident-owned properties INSIDE of the Village as the basis for its decision to allow adult-use marijuana facilities, effective Aug 2, Council disrespected its own residents at its June 8 meeting. Citizens even circulated, and presented to Council, two different types of petitions against the […]
Dear Editor, I am writing to commend the three Village Council members who took a stand for progress and voted yes on the Village Council Marijuana Ordinance. These members proved the Village tagline of “Small. Done Right.” does not mean “remain still.” There are many positives to be gained with this ordinance, and I believe […]
Dear Editor, Just a quick note to compliment the Oxford ACE Hardware store. I purchased an item a couple of months back but needed to return it. I hadn’t looked for a receipt and it drove around in my car for weeks until last week. I had a great employee, Andy, assist me with a […]
Dear Editor, I was pleased to hear that the Oakland County Parks and Health Department will soon decide whether to reopen the Oakland County Fair this year. I know how much this means to my neighbors here in Oxford and the Township. The event begins on July 9th, which is only four weeks from now. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE ADDISON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING Special Assessment District for Millstan A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the regular meeting of the Addison Township Board of Trustees at Township Complex, 1440 Rochester Road, Leonard, Michigan at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow the Township […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Seymour Lake Township Park has a new community garden, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Four County Community Foundation and community volunteers who planted it on May 26. Many individuals and organizations volunteered in shifts throughout the day. The 10,000-square-foot garden located in rear of park by the […]
Dear Editor, The Oxford Lions Club members were on the streets of Oxford, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 20, 21 and 22, 2021 selling “White Canes.” Thanks to the generous people of the Oxford area and the wonderful support of The Oxford Leader for advertisement, our dedicated Lions and associates, were able to raise donations […]
Dear Editor, By Appointment Only: Protestors Demand Return of Walk-In And Next-Day Services from Michigan’s Secretary of State (S.O.S.) Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is receiving mixed reviews from the public and legislature recently on her performance across the state. During the recent pandemic, everyone understood the need to restrict branch hours and reduce services. […]